If you have a shut-off notice and are struggling to pay your electric, heat (gas, fuel oil, propane, etc.), or water bill, please contact us at (814) 827-6613 to schedule an appointment.

Sources of funding for utility assistance include:

• Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Northwestern REC) – Member to Member Program
• National Fuel – Neighbor for Neighbor Program
• United Way of the Titusville Region
• Generous Donors

In 2023, we secured $30,000 in funding to keep the lights, heat, and water on for individuals.

Assistance Outside of Associated Charities

• Dial 2-1-1
  • Is a free number sponsored by the United Way you can call to find out about local social services in your area. You can also visit their website at https://www.pa211.org/
• Penelec
  • Customers can contact the companies directly to request budget billing or an adjustment.
  • Penelec: 800-545-7741
  • Dollar Energy Fund
    • Helps support households facing a utility crisis by providing assistance and other services that lead to self-sufficiency.
  • Penelec Assistance Programs
• National Fuel
  • Customers can contact the companies directly to request budget billing or an adjustment.
  • National Fuel: 800-444-3130
  • National Fuel Assistance Programs
• Department of Human Services
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
    • Helps families living on low incomes pay their heating bills in the form of a cash grant. Households in immediate danger of being without heat can also qualify for crisis grants.
• Lifeline Program (Telephone & Internet)
  • Lifeline is a federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service.
• Weatherization
  • Weatherization Assistance Program
    • Increases energy efficiency in homes by reducing energy costs and increasing comfort while safeguarding health and safety.